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Overview

Aurora is on a mission to deliver self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Welder/Fabricator to support the hardware engineering team in developing autonomous technology.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an R&D Technician supporting the development of Aurora’s autonomous technology.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering and cross-departmental teams.
  • Maintain high standards of documentation and adhere to safety protocols while meeting project timelines.
  • Operate effectively with minimal supervision, upholding core values of respect and integrity.
  • Partner with the R&D Manager to evaluate, streamline, and optimize shop operations.
  • Assist across other R&D shop units as needed to drive collective team goals.
  • Actively pursue professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of direct welding experience within an R&D or rapid prototyping environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret technical layouts, schematics, engineering drawings, and weld symbols.
  • Proven ability to program and run fabrication equipment, including WaterJets, Laser Cutters, Press Brakes, Plasma, and Powder Coating systems.
  • Hands-on skill with instrumentation, quality inspection tools, multimeters, and precision measurement equipment.
  • Perform quality control inspections on completed welds to verify structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintain, repair, and upgrade shop machinery as required.
  • Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks or Catia preferred).
  • Capability to design custom fixtures and components to assist in fabrication.
  • Proficiency using Windows and/or macOS environments alongside Google Workspace.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise software tools such as Jira, Confluence, ERP, and PLM platforms.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, craftsmanship, and personal accountability.
  • Strong problem-solving capability with a structured, analytical approach to troubleshooting.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, self-awareness, and team collaboration skills.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and willing to assist teammates in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

  • The hourly rate for this position is $35-$46 per hour.
  • Aurora operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are in office at least 3 days per week.
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How this job compares in Pittsburgh, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $41/hr, this posting sits about 56% above the $26/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Pennsylvania — toward the top of a $24–$30/hr middle band drawn from 17 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 88% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 324 other active welding openings from 214 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Pittsburgh, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), Greene Tweed (9), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $36/hr and York at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Engineering Technician - Welder/Fabricator figures were last recalculated when this page was built.